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Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of FAQs on our script coverage services, script doctor services, screenwriting course and books.

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Top 10 FAQs

Great, glad you found us! Whether you have a feature screenplay, TV pilot, synopsis/treatment or even just a logline, we can help you out.

You can find an overview of all our services on our script coverage services page.

How much help do you need? The service you pick will depend largely on how intensive you want your chosen pro’s involvement with your work to be. This could range from written feedback, to a one-hour call, to mentoring you once a week, to completely rewriting your script for you.

Once you’ve decided on a service, you’ll be given the option to pick a pro screenwriter during checkout.

Pro availability: Most of our pros are available for most services, but there are exceptions. Jenna Mattison only does rewrite/polish/ghostwriting assignments for example, but you’ll know if they’re available if their photo is on the service page.

Also be sure to check out our Meet the Team page where we update our pros’ general availability.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Here’s the two-step plan to picking the pro of your choice:

1. If you haven’t already, check out our writers’ profiles on our Meet the Team page. There you’ll find their mini-bios and genre specialties and also will be able to check if they’re currently available

2. Make sure that their photo appears in the pro gallery on the service sales page that you’re interested in. If it’s not there, then they’re not available for that particular service

3. Proceed to checkout, where you’ll be asked for your first and second choice pro. If you ONLY want one particular pro, be sure to add them as your first and second choice

And that’s it!

A note on reader availability:

If your first choice isn’t available your script will go to your second choice. In the unlikely event your second choice isn’t available, we’ll contact you.

If you leave your second choice as “I don’t mind” we’ll send your script to who’s available and best suited to your script’s genre.

If you really want a specific pro, add them as your 1st AND 2nd choice and we’ll be sure to pass it on to them or get back to you with their availability.

(Important: Not all pros are available for all services. If your chosen pro’s photo isn’t on the service page you’re interested in, it means they’re unavailable for that particular service.)

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, if you’d like to submit your script for a Proofread, Line Edit, or Rewrite/Polish, but it’s written in a non-screenwriting program (which we don’t accept) like MS Word, we can perform a complete professional reformat using the screenwriting software of your choice.

Once reformatted, you could then purchase the desired service as per normal.

Simply contact us, attaching a copy of the script (or at least five pages) and stating the it’s page count and we’ll get back to you with a quote for the reformat.

If you still need help, please contact us.


We have two types of turnaround time available:



1. Standard 14 days (approximate). 

This means you will receive your work back roughly within two weeks. We cannot guarantee a return of your work exactly on Day 14—it could be a day or two later, so hang tight!

2. Rush

. If you order a 3- or 7-Day Rush service, you will receive your work back three or seven days later, starting from the day after purchase.

This is calendar days too, so includes weekends and most holidays.

(For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 4 pm on a Monday, Day #1 of the countdown will start on Tuesday as the first full day. So you can expect your notes back no later than midnight Thursday.

)

Rush orders received after 12 pm PST will be processed the following morning and the turnaround countdown will start from that day.

(For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 6 pm on a Monday, it’ll count as a Tuesday purchase and so Day #1 will be Wednesday and you’ll receive your notes back no later than midnight Friday.

)

(All times are Pacific Standard Time.)



If you still need help, please contact us.

Unfortunately, once a script’s been allocated to a pro we’re unable to accept further drafts. 

However, if you have made some major story changes (i.e. not just correcting typos, formatting or making light edits) contact us and we will give you a quote for resubmitting depending on how much work the reader has already done.

Please note: If we do accept a new draft, the turnaround time will start again from the time and date we receive it.

Yes, it depends on whether you purchase a Feature service, TV service, Short Film or Synopsis service. All extra pages can be added to your order during checkout. 


Feature screenplay page limit: If you’re sending in a feature script (for a movie) for any of our services, the page count limit is 125 pages (not including the title page). 

If your script is 126 pages or over, you’ll see an option during checkout to purchase extra pages. Each page limit is charged at $2 per page for all coverage/consultancy call services and $4 per page for Proofread, Line Edit and Margin Notes services.

TV script page limit: If you’re sending in a television pilot for any of our services, the page count limit is 65 pages (not including the title page). 

If your script is 66 pages or over, you’ll see an option during checkout to purchase extra pages. Each page limit is charged at $2 per page for all coverage/consultancy call services and $4 per page for Proofread, Line Edit and Margin Notes services.

Short film page limit: If you’re sending in a short film for any of our services, the page count limit is 20 pages (not including the title page). 

If your script is 21 pages or over, you’ll see an option during checkout to purchase extra pages. Each page limit is charged at $2 per page for all coverage/consultancy call services and $4 per page for Proofread, Line Edit and Margin Notes services.



Synopsis/treatment page limit: If you’re sending in a synopsis, treatment or outline for any of our services, the word count limit is 4000 words. 

If your word count is over 4000, please contact us stating your document’s word count and we’ll send over a customized purchase link.

If you still need help, please contact us.

We don’t accept scripts written in Word as they almost always have super wonky formatting, look unprofessional and it’s hard to calculate a script’s true length.

So, our advice is to reformat the script first using a professional screenwriting software.

You can choose from one of these best pro software choices currently on the market below, reformat the script, and then send it in to us for the service.

Best Screenwriting Software Compared [PAID]

Best Free Screenwriting Software [100% FREE w/ usability limits in some cases]

Or we could reformat the script for you.  

Alternatively, if you don’t have the know-how or time, you could purchase our Script Reformat Service which would completely reformat your script to industry standard, using the screenwriting software of your choice.

Contact us, attaching the script (or at least the first 5 pages), we’ll get back to you with a quote.

Or, the cheaper (but more time intensive) option for you would be to select a screenwriting software and copy the script over to it. Then you could submit as per normal for the service of your choice.

If you still need help, please contact us.



We don’t accept log-in details to perform work in the cloud using programs like Celtx or WriterDuet.

However, if you can export the script to a PDF if you’re looking to purchase coverage, an Initial Assessment or have a Consultancy Call, you can submit that to us.

If you’re looking to have an edit done on your script (Rewrite/Polish, Proofread, Margin Notes or Line Edit), you can export to Final Draft (or similar non-cloud based screenwriting program), or even to a .txt or .rtf file, and we can perform the work and then you can import again into the cloud.

If you still need help, please contact us.

There best route is to try and get a manager first as they’re more about making connections than agents who are there when you want to sign a deal.

We have a few blog posts on the subject that will tell you all you need to know:

Screenwriting Managers List

How To Get A Screenwriting Agent: The Ultimate Guide

How To Sell A Screenplay

We may be able to hook you up with an agent, manager or producer, but you have to have received a “Recommend” rating from one of our script coverage services. If so, we may ask if you’d like us to pass your screenplay on to the reader’s contacts (as long as it’s also a good fit.)

If you still need help, please contact us.

1. Purchase a Script Doctor Assessment. During checkout, once you click “Add to Cart,” you’ll be able to choose your turnaround time, make a $95 payment (or Rush payment), choose your pro writer and upload your script as a PDF.

2. Have a 30-min call with your chosen pro. Discuss your script and your vision for the direction you’d like it to take.

3. Assess your Rewrite Proposal. Your pro will then write up a Rewrite Proposal for you, confirming what’s been discussed on the call and the changes you’d like made. The proposal will include a turnaround time and quote for the project.

4. Purchase. Once you’re happy to sign off the project we’ll send you a (simple, we promise) contract to sign. This will confirm the work we’ve agreed to undertake and that you’re happy for us to get started. Copyright will remain 100 percent with you, the writer.

5. Review your new script. Once you’ve received your rewritten script, we’ll be in touch to make sure you’re 100 percent happy and you’re, of course, free to reach out with any queries or feedback at any time.

If you still need help, please contact us.


Interested in Purchasing FAQs

Every script that’s sent to us remains 100 percent the author’s copyright.

We will under no circumstances release, or let your script be viewed, by any third party without your prior consent. Not only that, but every idea we suggest or piece of feedback that you take on board and add to your script will be completely your own.

We also never accept royalties. We’re just here to help you make it as a screenwriter and all we ask is that you invite us to the premiere. 🙂

With that in mind, we don’t sign writers’ own NDAs.

We—and to be honest, 99 percent of people and companies out there—have zero interest in “stealing screenplays.” Managers, execs, producers, etc. will be interested in hiring you as a writer, not running off with one script.

And script consultancies like ourselves have no desire to do this either. We have our own careers and reputations to take care of and simply want to help you succeed too.

If you’re still worried, however, here’s the legal angle:

We recommend all screenwriters register their screenplays at the US copyright office and/or WGA West before sending their work out. It’s cheap, easy, and will protect you against any copyright infringement by law if it ever came to that.

Here’s a blog post on the subject you may find useful: How to Copyright a Script the Smart Way and Avoid These 5 Legal Pitfalls.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Unfortunately, no, we don’t offer payment by installment plan for coverage, consultancy calls, Margin Notes, Line Edits or Proofreads.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Please avoid writing scripts in Microsoft Word at all costs if you want to be taken seriously as a writer.

It’s hard to write and format in…

It’s hard to calculate a script’s true length…

It looks terrible on the page…

It’s made by Bill Gates…

Instead, we highly recommend you use a professional screenwriting program, such as:

Best Screenwriting Software Compared [PAID]

Best Free Screenwriting Software [100% FREE w/ usability limits in some cases]

For the reasons above, we don’t accept scripts written in Word. So, our advice is to reformat the script first using a professional screenwriting software.

However, if you don’t have the know-how or time, you could purchase our Script Reformat Service which would completely reformat your script to industry standard, using the screenwriting software of your choice.

Contact us, attaching the script (or at least the first 5 pages), we’ll get back to you with a quote.

Or, the cheaper (but more time intensive) option for you would be to select a screenwriting software and copy the script over to it. Then you could submit as per normal for the service of your choice.

If you still need help, please contact us.

We pass many scripts on to our readers’ contacts, such as agents, managers and producers, but only if they receive a “Recommend” rating in their coverage. (Note: this does not apply to services in which the reader is purely editing, such as a Line Edit, Proofread/Formatting, or for Synopsis/Treatment Coverage.)

We can’t guarantee that a Recommend will definitely result in a script being passed on, however. The pro in question must also feel happy to do so because their contact is open to taking on new writers and the material is also a good fit for them.

We will, of course, contact you first to discuss whether this is something you are happy with.

Also, bear in mind we do not market or represent writers ourselves and cannot guarantee success once we pass your script on.

If you still need help, please contact us.

When someone from abroad sends in a script they want to market in their own country, we approach the script in exactly the same way as we would if they were looking to market it in the US.

By that, we mean the most important aspects of any script are the characters, story, dialogue, theme and so on, and that’s what we focus on.

Any cultural quirks in the script are really secondary to these universal issues, but the reader may comment on them if necessary.

If you still need help, please contact us.

If you check out our reviews page you’ll find feedback from some of our former and current clients that may help you decide.

Or, if you don’t want to spend any money you could try having your work read in a screenwriting group or forum, or do a read-swap with another writer.

Some contests also include “free” notes along with their entry fee. Or you could simply trust your gut and send your work out into the industry without it being reviewed.

If you still need help, please contact us.

We do offer a flat-rate discount to all returning customers and also to those purchasing bulk orders.

If you’re too hard up to pay for a service, we recommend going to a screenwriting forum or message board and maybe doing a read-swap with another writer.

Some screenwriting contests also include “free” notes along with their entry fee. Or you could simply trust your gut and send your work out into the industry without it being reviewed.

If you still need help, please contact us.



Unfortunately, we only accept material written in English. We recommend hiring a translator on a site like Upwork and then returning to us.

If you still need help, please contact us.

When you send your script or any form of intellectual property into us to review, we don’t claim any copyright over it at all during the process.

Everything that’s sent in to us remains 100 percent the author’s intellectual property, and we will under no circumstances release, or let your script be viewed, by any third party without your prior consent.

However, for peace of mind, we do recommend that you copyright your work before sending it out into the world in general. Here’s a blog post from an entertainment lawyer we work with on this subject that you may find helpful: How to Copyright a Script and Other Legal Pitfalls to Avoid.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Unfortunately, we don’t accept hard copies. 

If you still need help, please contact us.



We don’t accept log-in details to perform work in the cloud using programs like Celtx or WriterDuet.

However, if you can export the script to a PDF if you’re looking to purchase coverage, an Initial Assessment or have a Consultancy Call, you can submit that to us.

If you’re looking to have an edit done on your script (Rewrite/Polish, Proofread, Margin Notes or Line Edit), you can export to Final Draft (or similar non-cloud based screenwriting program), or even to a .txt or .rtf file, and we can perform the work and then you can import again into the cloud.

If you still need help, please contact us.

We don’t accept scripts written in Word as they almost always have super wonky formatting, look unprofessional and it’s hard to calculate a script’s true length.

So, our advice is to reformat the script first using a professional screenwriting software.

You can choose from one of these best pro software choices currently on the market below, reformat the script, and then send it in to us for the service.

Best Screenwriting Software Compared [PAID]

Best Free Screenwriting Software [100% FREE w/ usability limits in some cases]

Or we could reformat the script for you.  

Alternatively, if you don’t have the know-how or time, you could purchase our Script Reformat Service which would completely reformat your script to industry standard, using the screenwriting software of your choice.

Contact us, attaching the script (or at least the first 5 pages), we’ll get back to you with a quote.

Or, the cheaper (but more time intensive) option for you would be to select a screenwriting software and copy the script over to it. Then you could submit as per normal for the service of your choice.

If you still need help, please contact us.

It depends on the service. Here are the file formats you should submit depending on what you’d like to purchase:

Coverage/Consultancy Call services: Please send your work in as a PDF file.

Line Edit/Margin Notes/Proofread/Initial Assessment/Rewrite/Polish services: Please submit your work as an EDITABLE format written using a professional screenwriting software, such as Final Draft, Movie Magic or Fade In.

We don’t accept scripts written in MS Word, or log into accounts in the cloud, such as Celtx or WriterDuet. If needed, however, you may submit as a .txt or .rtf file and we’ll convert to a pro screenwriting software to complete the work and send back to you as .txt or .rtf file and in a variety of formats.

If you have any further questions, please contact us.

Yes, it depends on whether you purchase a Feature service, TV service, Short Film or Synopsis service. All extra pages can be added to your order during checkout. 


Feature screenplay page limit: If you’re sending in a feature script (for a movie) for any of our services, the page count limit is 125 pages (not including the title page). 

If your script is 126 pages or over, you’ll see an option during checkout to purchase extra pages. Each page limit is charged at $2 per page for all coverage/consultancy call services and $4 per page for Proofread, Line Edit and Margin Notes services.

TV script page limit: If you’re sending in a television pilot for any of our services, the page count limit is 65 pages (not including the title page). 

If your script is 66 pages or over, you’ll see an option during checkout to purchase extra pages. Each page limit is charged at $2 per page for all coverage/consultancy call services and $4 per page for Proofread, Line Edit and Margin Notes services.

Short film page limit: If you’re sending in a short film for any of our services, the page count limit is 20 pages (not including the title page). 

If your script is 21 pages or over, you’ll see an option during checkout to purchase extra pages. Each page limit is charged at $2 per page for all coverage/consultancy call services and $4 per page for Proofread, Line Edit and Margin Notes services.



Synopsis/treatment page limit: If you’re sending in a synopsis, treatment or outline for any of our services, the word count limit is 4000 words. 

If your word count is over 4000, please contact us stating your document’s word count and we’ll send over a customized purchase link.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Unfortunately, once a script’s been allocated to a pro we’re unable to accept further drafts. 

However, if you have made some major story changes (i.e. not just correcting typos, formatting or making light edits) contact us and we will give you a quote for resubmitting depending on how much work the reader has already done.

Please note: If we do accept a new draft, the turnaround time will start again from the time and date we receive it.

Yes, we offer a  3-Day or 7-Day Rush on all services. (Except actual Rewrites/Polishes/Ghostwrites. The Initial Assessments for these services can be rushed, though.)

This is calendar days too, so includes weekends and most holidays.

If you order a 3- or 7-Day Rush service, you will receive your work back three or seven days later, starting from the day after purchase.

(For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 4 pm on a Monday, Day #1 of the countdown will start on Tuesday as the first full day. So you can expect your notes back no later than midnight Thursday.)

Rush orders received after 12 pm PST will be processed the following morning and the turnaround countdown will start from that day.

(For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 6 pm on a Monday, it’ll count as a Tuesday purchase and so Day #1 will be Wednesday and you’ll receive your notes back no later than midnight Friday.)

(All times are Pacific Standard Time.)

If you still need help, please contact us.


We have two types of turnaround time available:



1. Standard 14 days (approximate). 

This means you will receive your work back roughly within two weeks. We cannot guarantee a return of your work exactly on Day 14—it could be a day or two later, so hang tight!

2. Rush

. If you order a 3- or 7-Day Rush service, you will receive your work back three or seven days later, starting from the day after purchase.

This is calendar days too, so includes weekends and most holidays.

(For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 4 pm on a Monday, Day #1 of the countdown will start on Tuesday as the first full day. So you can expect your notes back no later than midnight Thursday.

)

Rush orders received after 12 pm PST will be processed the following morning and the turnaround countdown will start from that day.

(For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 6 pm on a Monday, it’ll count as a Tuesday purchase and so Day #1 will be Wednesday and you’ll receive your notes back no later than midnight Friday.

)

(All times are Pacific Standard Time.)



If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, we occasionally perform coverage and editing services on non-screenplay material, such as novels, stage plays, films, etc.

Send us an email letting us know what kind of service you’re looking for—for example, coverage, proofread, rewrite, etc. You can also include any info on your preferred pro, and the book’s genre/subject matter.

Please send the book/play/graphic novel etc (or the first ten pages or so) as a PDF, along with the overall page count, to submissions [at] scriptreaderpro [dot] com.

We’ll then get back to you with a quote.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, if you’d like to submit your script for a Proofread, Line Edit, or Rewrite/Polish, but it’s written in a non-screenwriting program (which we don’t accept) like MS Word, we can perform a complete professional reformat using the screenwriting software of your choice.

Once reformatted, you could then purchase the desired service as per normal.

Simply contact us, attaching a copy of the script (or at least five pages) and stating the it’s page count and we’ll get back to you with a quote for the reformat.

If you still need help, please contact us.

No. If in addition to your purchased service, such as coverage, Margin Notes, Line Edit, etc. you’d also like feedback on your logline and/or synopsis/treatment, you can purchase that separately using the links below:

If the service you’re interested in says “logline included,” this means your chosen pro will write a logline on your work at the start of the report. (If you include your own logline on the submission form, they’ll use that instead.)

If you still need help, please contact us.

For FEATURE AND TV COVERAGE, here are the differences:

Depth of feedback

  • 
Classic Coverage includes at least4+ pages of notes, tackling the most important areas that need attention. This could be on characters, dialogue, stakes, structure, etc.
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes at least 12+ pages of notes, tackling the above but broken down into individual sections and explored in more detail

Synopsis

  • Classic Coverage does not include a synopsis
  • Deluxe Coverage does include a synopsis, written by your pro that breaks down the story

Logline, Ratings Grid and Script Recommendation

  • Both services include a Logline, Ratings Grid and overall Script Recommendation (“Development Needed” “Consider” and “Recommend”) at the end of the report

3 Follow-up questions

  • 
Classic Coverage includes the option to purchase 3 follow-up questions for $20
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes the option to ask 3 follow-up questions for free

You can find out more about each and download coverage samples by visiting these pages:


Feature Script Coverage

TV Script Coverage

For SHORT FILM and SYNOPSIS COVERAGE, here are the differences:

Depth of feedback 

  • 
Classic Coverage includes at least3+ pages of notes, tackling the most important areas that need attention. This could be on characters, stakes, structure, etc.
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes at least 6+ pages of notes, tackling the above but explored in more detail

Synopsis

  • Classic Short Film Coverage does not include a synopsis
  • Deluxe Short Film Coverage does include a synopsis, written by your pro that breaks down the story

Logline, Ratings Grid and Script Recommendation

  • All of these services include a Logline only, not a Ratings Grid or Script Recommendation

3 Follow-up questions

  • 
Classic Coverage includes the option to purchase 3 follow-up questions for $20
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes the option to ask 3 follow-up questions for free

You can find out more about each and download coverage samples by visiting these pages:


Short Film Coverage

Synopsis Coverage

If you still need help, please contact us.

Sure thing. You’ll find a sample coverage report on each individual service page.

If you’d like to see one in a particular genre or by a particular pro, shoot us an email and we’ll send one over.

A Ratings Grid (marks for Concept, Character, Dialogue, etc.) and Script Recommendation (overall grade of Recommend, Consider, or Development Needed) is given on most coverage services.

The following services DO NOT include a Ratings Grid or Script Recommendation:

  • Consultancy Call – no coverage, only verbal feedback
  • Margin Notes – no coverage, only on-the-page feedback
  • Initial Assessments for a rewrite/polish or mentorship – you’ll receive a quote or approach to the mentorship notes
  • Line Edit – pros are editing rather than reading for story feedback
  • Proofread/Formatting service – pros are editing rather than reading for story feedback
  • Synopsis/Treatment Coverage – coverage on prose document not a script
  • Logline Analysis – coverage on a concept only

However, you can purchase a Ratings Grid/Script Recommendation separately for any of the above services here for $20.

If you still need help, please contact us.

During the checkout process, you’ll have the option to choose the pro who most aligns with your script’s genre.

But let’s say your script is set in 1861 and you want your script to be read by someone who knows all about the Civil War.

We may have pro who can help but you’d need to contact us first.

Bear in mind, however, that in the real world, it’s not really relevant how much a reader knows about a specific subject. 
Your script will be judged by an exec, manager or producer on the story and characters above all else.

If you still need help, please contact us.

All of our services are listed below, but if you need something else, or a variation on a service, feel free to 
send us an email outlining what you’re looking for and we’ll get back to you asap.

Written feedback – coverage services:

On the page – editing & rewriting services: 

On the phone – consultancy calls & mentorships: 

If you’d like to chat about a service, please email us.

We only accept queries via email, but if you’d like to talk to a specific reader about your project, feel free to book a 1/2-hour or 1-hour Script Consultancy Call here.

If you still need help, please email us.

Here’s the two-step plan to picking the pro of your choice:

1. If you haven’t already, check out our writers’ profiles on our Meet the Team page. There you’ll find their mini-bios and genre specialties and also will be able to check if they’re currently available

2. Make sure that their photo appears in the pro gallery on the service sales page that you’re interested in. If it’s not there, then they’re not available for that particular service

3. Proceed to checkout, where you’ll be asked for your first and second choice pro. If you ONLY want one particular pro, be sure to add them as your first and second choice

And that’s it!

A note on reader availability:

If your first choice isn’t available your script will go to your second choice. In the unlikely event your second choice isn’t available, we’ll contact you.

If you leave your second choice as “I don’t mind” we’ll send your script to who’s available and best suited to your script’s genre.

If you really want a specific pro, add them as your 1st AND 2nd choice and we’ll be sure to pass it on to them or get back to you with their availability.

(Important: Not all pros are available for all services. If your chosen pro’s photo isn’t on the service page you’re interested in, it means they’re unavailable for that particular service.)

If you still need help, please contact us.

Great, glad you found us! Whether you have a feature screenplay, TV pilot, synopsis/treatment or even just a logline, we can help you out.

You can find an overview of all our services on our script coverage services page.

How much help do you need? The service you pick will depend largely on how intensive you want your chosen pro’s involvement with your work to be. This could range from written feedback, to a one-hour call, to mentoring you once a week, to completely rewriting your script for you.

Once you’ve decided on a service, you’ll be given the option to pick a pro screenwriter during checkout.

Pro availability: Most of our pros are available for most services, but there are exceptions. Jenna Mattison only does rewrite/polish/ghostwriting assignments for example, but you’ll know if they’re available if their photo is on the service page.

Also be sure to check out our Meet the Team page where we update our pros’ general availability.

If you still need help, please contact us.


Just Purchased FAQs

To make sure you receive your project back on time, please take a moment to “whitelist” this email address in iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo, or whichever email provider you use.

This simply means adding the email address submissions@scriptreaderpro[dot]com to your “safe senders” list so your feedback won’t wind up in a pesky spam or trash folder without you knowing.

If you’re not sure how, here’s some information for all the major email providers:

Gmail
Yahoo
AOL
Outlook
Apple Mail
Verizon
Comcast
Cox.net
Road Runner
AT&T WebMail
EarthLink
Thunderbird
Windstream
MSN
Norton AntiSpam
McAfee
Entourage
Mail.com
GMX

If you still need help, please contact us.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to give updates or specific return dates as to when you’ll get your coverage or edited script back.

 Once your work has been assigned to your chosen pro, you can rest assured that they’ll get it back to you within the turnaround time.

Turnaround time reminders: 

It will be in 14 calendar days (approx) from date of purchase. (Or within your chosen Rush service turnaround time.)

If you ordered a 3- or 7-Day Rush service, you will receive your work back three or seven days later, starting from the day after purchase.

(For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 4 pm on a Monday, Day #1 of the countdown will start on Tuesday as the first full day. So you can expect your notes back no later than midnight Thursday.

)

Rush orders received after 12 pm PST will be processed the following morning and the turnaround countdown will start from that day.

(For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 6 pm on a Monday, it’ll count as a Tuesday purchase and so Day #1 will be Wednesday and you’ll receive your notes back no later than midnight Friday.)



(All times are Pacific Standard Time.)

If you still need help, please contact us.

If you haven’t received your work back on time, please follow these steps:

1. Please check that your script is overdue. (Remember it’s 14 calendar days approx for a standard turnaround time and rushes purchased after 12 pm PST are allotted to pros the following day.)

2. If you haven’t received your notes or edited script back on time, check your spam/trash folder as emails inevitably end up in there sometimes.

3. If your work isn’t in your spam folder please contact us asap and we’ll look into it for you,

Unfortunately, once a script’s been allocated to a pro we’re unable to accept further drafts. 

However, if you have made some major story changes (i.e. not just correcting typos, formatting or making light edits) contact us and we will give you a quote for resubmitting depending on how much work the reader has already done.

Please note: If we do accept a new draft, the turnaround time will start again from the time and date we receive it.

Sorry for the inconvenience. First, we recommend trying the form in a couple of different browsers. (Firefox, Safari, Brave, etc.)

If this doesn’t solve the issue, please attach your script to an email and send it to submissions[at]scriptreaderpro[dot]com.

Be sure to include your first and second choice pro and any notes you’d like passed along to them.

If you still need help, please contact us.

 

You can try converting the script to PDF (if it isn’t already) and then compressing it in order to reduce the file size at ShrinkPDF. (It’s free.)

If this doesn’t work, or if you’re purchasing a service that requires an editable file, such as Margin Notes or a Line Edit, then please send the script to submissions [at] scriptreaderpro [dot] com.

The length of the script may be the issue, too, so please make sure it falls within our page count recommendations.

If you still need help, please contact us.

You can sign up for a free 5-day email mini-course (specific to your screenwriting ability) here.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Right after purchasing you’ll receive an acknowledgment email letting you know that your script/synopsis/logline has been safely received and that we’re in the process of allocating it to your chosen pro.

If you haven’t received an email in your inbox, please check your spam/trash folders as sometimes emails kind wind their way in there instead.

There’s no need to reach out to us at this stage: everything’s in hand. If there are any problems at all, such as your chosen pro being unavailable, we’ll contact you.

If you have any other questions, please contact us”>contact us.

We’re sorry to hear that. Unfortunately not all of our pros are available for every service, or are available all year round due to other professional writing commitments.

You can check which pros are currently available on our Meet the Team page. Also, if they’re photo is not on the sales page of the service you picked, then they’re not available for that service.

If your chosen pro does the service but isn’t currently available, please contact us letting us know you’d like to wait, or if you’d like a refund.

if your chosen pro doesn’t do the service, please contact us letting us know you’d like to choose another pro, or if you’d like a refund.


Just Received Script/Feedback FAQs

Turnaround time for replies to follow-up questions is 2-7 days.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Additional questions in response to your pro’s replies can be purchased for $20 per set of 3x questions, here.

If you still need help, please contact us.

No problem—you can purchase another set of 3x questions here for $20.

We only accept queries via email, but if you’d like to talk to a specific reader about your project, feel free to book a 1/2-hour or 1-hour Script Consultancy Call here.

If you still need help, please email us.

At the end of every coverage report (excluding Synopsis/Treatment coverage, Initial Assessment and Logline Analysis), you will receive an overall Script Recommendation reflects the grade this current draft would probably receive if it were sent out into the industry.

Here’s an overview of each:

”Development Needed.” This current draft would likely receive a pass from a manager, studio exec, producer, etc. Don’t give up hope, though, as it doesn’t necessarily mean the script is unsalvageable. It just means there’s still a great deal of work to be done. (Our pros give approximately 70 percent of scripts this rating.)

“Consider.” Congratulations, this draft would likely receive a favorable reaction from the industry. However, this isn’t guaranteed as there may be a couple of key weaknesses holding it back from people getting truly excited about it. Especially if the grade includes “w/ Reservations.” A “Strong Consider,” on the other hand, means that this draft is very close to a coveted “Recommend.” (Our pros give approximately 25 percent of scripts this rating.)

“Recommend.” Good job! You’ve hit writing gold. Even if the genre or subject matter isn’t the reader’s thing, there’s no denying your script’s quality and it’d no doubt be passed on up to the powers that be along with rave reviews. Contact us after receiving one of these bad boys to see if your chosen pro can pass your script onto their contacts. (Our pros give approximately 5 percent of scripts this rating.)

At the end of your coverage report, you’ll also receive a coverage Ratings Grid. These also reflect the kind of grades this draft would receive in the industry. The further to the right or left the “X” is within a column on the Ratings Grid, the closer your script is to that particular grade. Here’s a quick definition of each rating:

Concept: How strong is the overall core concept of the TV show or movie? Is there a clear conflict between protagonist, antagonist over something at stake?

Story: How well is the story told? Is it complex/surprising/original/interesting enough for the reader to want to keep turning the page?

Structure: Is the story anchored by clearly defined sequences and acts? Do these sequence and act breaks continually force the protagonist closer to, and further away from, their overall goal?

Protagonist: How active/interesting/original/believable is the lead character? Do they drive the narrative in their pursuit of a clear goal? Are their choices believable?

Antagonist: How active/interesting/original/believable is the character/force opposing the protagonist? Do they have the exact opposite goal to the protagonist? Are their actions believable because of their character?

Minor Characters: How do their goals and actions support or oppose the protagonist? Do they have clear and varied personalities?

Stakes: What’s at stake for the protagonist in the story? Are the stakes high enough to sustain a TV show or movie? Is what’s at stake apparent in every scene, sequence and act?

Dialogue: Does the dialogue always address what’s at stake and move the story forward? How well does the writer handle exposition? Does the dialogue avoid lengthy Q&A sessions between characters and inconsequential small-talk?

Scenes: How well does each scene claim its place in the script? Do the scenes have a clear structure that help move the narrative forward? Does each scene have something at stake and relate to the theme?

Pacing: Does the pace of the story suit its genre? i.e. slower for a character-study drama than a horror? Is the pace slow where needed and faster where appropriate, no matter the genre?

Theme: Is there a clear thematic argument at play in the story? Is the writer’s own personal opinion apparent through the protagonist’s choices? How well is the theme revealed throughout the script, via the characters’ actions, dialogue and symbolism?
Originality: How original are the story, characters, world, set-pieces, etc.? Does the script contain truly unique scenes, moments and personalities? Are new twists put on old formulas?
World: How convincing and vivid is the script’s setting? Does it compliment the story and characters and help the reader become immersed in it? Is it original?

Tone: Does the tone fit the genre and remain consistent throughout the story? Do the characters’ actions and the situations they find themselves in feel believable in relation to the world and genre?

Voice: Does the writer’s own individual personality shine through in the story, characters, dialogue, etc. Is it a unique voice, set apart from other writers?

Writing Style: How well-written is the scene description? Is it easy to follow the writer’s intentions for what’s happening in a scene? Do the words on the page effortlessly convey the right images in the reader’s mind?

Marketability: How suitable is the project for its intended place in the market? How well would it fare if it were made into a TV show or movie?

Formatting: Is the formatting not always necessarily “correct” but always clear and consistent? Does it successfully aide the reader’s understanding of what’s happening in a scene?

Grammar: How strong is the writer’s grasp of English grammar? Is the script largely written in the present tense, employing active grammar?

Title: Does the title suit the script? Is it appropriate for the genre? Is it original? Does it make a reader want to read the script?

(Please note: a Ratings Grid/Script Recommendation is NOT included with editing services such as Rewrites, Line Edits, Proofreads or Margin Notes. )

If you still need help, please contact us.

If you purchase (or have purchased) a “Classic” service or a 1/2-Hour Consultancy Call, you can purchase 3 questions for $20 after receiving your feedback.

If you purchase (or have purchased) a “Deluxe” service, Proofread, Line Edit, Margin Notes, or a 1-Hour Consultancy Call, you will receive a link to send in 3 questions for free in your return email.

All follow-up questions are answered within a 2-5 days.

If you still need help, please contact us.

We pass many scripts on to our readers’ contacts, such as agents, managers and producers, but only if they receive a “Recommend” rating in their coverage. (Note: this does not apply to services in which the reader is purely editing, such as a Line Edit, Proofread/Formatting, or for Synopsis/Treatment Coverage.)

We can’t guarantee that a Recommend will definitely result in a script being passed on, however. The pro in question must also feel happy to do so because their contact is open to taking on new writers and the material is also a good fit for them.

We will, of course, contact you first to discuss whether this is something you are happy with.

Also, bear in mind we do not market or represent writers ourselves and cannot guarantee success once we pass your script on.

If you still need help, please contact us.


Script Doctor Services FAQs

Every script that’s sent to us remains 100 percent the author’s copyright.

We will under no circumstances release, or let your script be viewed, by any third party without your prior consent. Not only that, but every idea we suggest or piece of feedback that you take on board and add to your script will be completely your own.

We also never accept royalties. We’re just here to help you make it as a screenwriter and all we ask is that you invite us to the premiere. 🙂

With that in mind, we don’t sign writers’ own NDAs.

We—and to be honest, 99 percent of people and companies out there—have zero interest in “stealing screenplays.” Managers, execs, producers, etc. will be interested in hiring you as a writer, not running off with one script.

And script consultancies like ourselves have no desire to do this either. We have our own careers and reputations to take care of and simply want to help you succeed too.

If you’re still worried, however, here’s the legal angle:

We recommend all screenwriters register their screenplays at the US copyright office and/or WGA West before sending their work out. It’s cheap, easy, and will protect you against any copyright infringement by law if it ever came to that.

Here’s a blog post on the subject you may find useful: How to Copyright a Script the Smart Way and Avoid These 5 Legal Pitfalls.

If you still need help, please contact us.

In order to get a quote for a rewrite we need to first complete a Script Doctor Assessment. How much it the overall rewrite will cost depends on the scope and amount of work required for each individual project so we’re unable to give estimates.

It will definitely be over the cost of our script coverage services, though, so over the $200 to $500 range. You can purchase a Script Doctor Assessment on our Script Doctor services page and the pro of your choice will write up a page of notes on how they’d approach the rewrite/polish, along with a quote.

If you still need help, please contact us.

A Rewrite/Polish isn’t a back-and-forth, collaboration-style service but you can book a free email exchange or 15-minute call with your chosen writer before they get to work.

Your pro will then work independently on your script. Once you receive your freshly rewritten or polished script, you’ll then be able to reach out with any queries or concerns.

If you wanted to work on the script together and bounce ideas around then we’d recommend a 6- or 12-Week Mentorship, but that would mean you’d be doing the actual writing.

A rewrite/polish means letting our writer do the writing as outlined in the Initial Assessment. You’re also welcome to set up a Script Consultancy Call first to discuss or send over advisory notes for free.

If you still need help, please contact us.

All rewrites are purchased via two 50/50 split pay installments: half up front and the second half upon completion of the work, after which we’ll send the completed script to you.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer any other kind of payment plans.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Good question! Yes, this really works. Our pros know what makes a script work and what you need to do to make that happen.

As for the cost, here’s the secret: 1 out of every 10 writers is going to go on and hire us to rewrite their entire script. The low fee is to cover our marketing to reach that 1 percent of writers who want a pro to realize their script’s vision.

If you still need help, please contact us.

This is a smart question too! Look, A.I. can do a lot of things, but it can’t tell a great story. We can. And our successes reflect that.

We also provide a walkthrough call so you get to talk to the script doctor you hire and get their feedback on their notes.

If you still need help, please contact us.

That’s not what we sell. What we’re selling is detailed notes you’ll use to either fix your script or have one of our pros do it for you. This script doctor service has helped writers win awards, gain representation and industry recognition, but we can’t guarantee that.

Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in this business as it’s super subjective. Therefore, we’re unable to guarantee any level of success after completion of the work, such as securing an agent, manager or making a sale or winning a contest.

We could rewrite the script to vastly improve it but that doesn’t necessarily guarantee that anyone in the industry will want to read or buy it. This depends very much on the standard of the screenplay we’re given to work with and the level of marketing it receives afterward.

We highly doubt you’ll find any company out there who says they can guarantee that the script will be a success—and if they do, we recommend you proceed with caution as more than likely they’re promising things just to take your money.

If you still need help, please contact us.

This has never happened. But, if a deliverable isn’t completed because of a booking error or one of our writers gets sick and can’t finish the project, we’ll help. We’ll either find a replacement with relevant experience or, if you want, refund you.

Similarly, if you aren’t happy with the final result, we’ll help. We’ll book a call with your pro to discuss where the disconnect lies and resolve the issue asap.

If they have faithfully executed the brief as agreed upon, though, then we won’t be able to refund in full.

If you still need help, please contact us.

If you’re looking for a full script written from scratch, we can match you with a pro to discuss your needs.

To learn more about a potential ghostwrite, email us at submissions[at]scriptreaderpro.com with some info on your project.

If you still need help, please contact us.


Feature Script Services FAQs

Every extra page over 125 is charged at $2 each, which you’ll be able to purchase during checkout.

If you still need help, please contact us.

For FEATURE AND TV COVERAGE, here are the differences:

Depth of feedback

  • 
Classic Coverage includes at least4+ pages of notes, tackling the most important areas that need attention. This could be on characters, dialogue, stakes, structure, etc.
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes at least 12+ pages of notes, tackling the above but broken down into individual sections and explored in more detail

Synopsis

  • Classic Coverage does not include a synopsis
  • Deluxe Coverage does include a synopsis, written by your pro that breaks down the story

Logline, Ratings Grid and Script Recommendation

  • Both services include a Logline, Ratings Grid and overall Script Recommendation (“Development Needed” “Consider” and “Recommend”) at the end of the report

3 Follow-up questions

  • 
Classic Coverage includes the option to purchase 3 follow-up questions for $20
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes the option to ask 3 follow-up questions for free

You can find out more about each and download coverage samples by visiting these pages:


Feature Script Coverage

TV Script Coverage

For SHORT FILM and SYNOPSIS COVERAGE, here are the differences:

Depth of feedback 

  • 
Classic Coverage includes at least3+ pages of notes, tackling the most important areas that need attention. This could be on characters, stakes, structure, etc.
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes at least 6+ pages of notes, tackling the above but explored in more detail

Synopsis

  • Classic Short Film Coverage does not include a synopsis
  • Deluxe Short Film Coverage does include a synopsis, written by your pro that breaks down the story

Logline, Ratings Grid and Script Recommendation

  • All of these services include a Logline only, not a Ratings Grid or Script Recommendation

3 Follow-up questions

  • 
Classic Coverage includes the option to purchase 3 follow-up questions for $20
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes the option to ask 3 follow-up questions for free

You can find out more about each and download coverage samples by visiting these pages:


Short Film Coverage

Synopsis Coverage

If you still need help, please contact us.

No. If in addition to your purchased service, such as coverage, Margin Notes, Line Edit, etc. you’d also like feedback on your logline and/or synopsis/treatment, you can purchase that separately using the links below:

If the service you’re interested in says “logline included,” this means your chosen pro will write a logline on your work at the start of the report. (If you include your own logline on the submission form, they’ll use that instead.)

If you still need help, please contact us.


TV Script Services FAQs

Every extra page over 65 is charged at $2 each, which you’ll be able to purchase during checkout.

Note: If your TV script is closer in page length to a feature script—around 80 to 125 pages—then please purchase Feature Coverage instead, and during checkout be sure to leave a note for the pro that it’s designed for TV.

If you still need help, please contact us.

For FEATURE AND TV COVERAGE, here are the differences:

Depth of feedback

  • 
Classic Coverage includes at least4+ pages of notes, tackling the most important areas that need attention. This could be on characters, dialogue, stakes, structure, etc.
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes at least 12+ pages of notes, tackling the above but broken down into individual sections and explored in more detail

Synopsis

  • Classic Coverage does not include a synopsis
  • Deluxe Coverage does include a synopsis, written by your pro that breaks down the story

Logline, Ratings Grid and Script Recommendation

  • Both services include a Logline, Ratings Grid and overall Script Recommendation (“Development Needed” “Consider” and “Recommend”) at the end of the report

3 Follow-up questions

  • 
Classic Coverage includes the option to purchase 3 follow-up questions for $20
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes the option to ask 3 follow-up questions for free

You can find out more about each and download coverage samples by visiting these pages:


Feature Script Coverage

TV Script Coverage

For SHORT FILM and SYNOPSIS COVERAGE, here are the differences:

Depth of feedback 

  • 
Classic Coverage includes at least3+ pages of notes, tackling the most important areas that need attention. This could be on characters, stakes, structure, etc.
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes at least 6+ pages of notes, tackling the above but explored in more detail

Synopsis

  • Classic Short Film Coverage does not include a synopsis
  • Deluxe Short Film Coverage does include a synopsis, written by your pro that breaks down the story

Logline, Ratings Grid and Script Recommendation

  • All of these services include a Logline only, not a Ratings Grid or Script Recommendation

3 Follow-up questions

  • 
Classic Coverage includes the option to purchase 3 follow-up questions for $20
  • 
Deluxe Coverage includes the option to ask 3 follow-up questions for free

You can find out more about each and download coverage samples by visiting these pages:


Short Film Coverage

Synopsis Coverage

If you still need help, please contact us.

No. If in addition to your purchased service, such as coverage, Margin Notes, Line Edit, etc. you’d also like feedback on your logline and/or synopsis/treatment, you can purchase that separately using the links below:

If the service you’re interested in says “logline included,” this means your chosen pro will write a logline on your work at the start of the report. (If you include your own logline on the submission form, they’ll use that instead.)

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, all TV scripts under 65 pages are the same price. 

You can follow the link for more information on our TV Script Coverage service.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, we’d be happy to help. Please contact us stating the number of episodes/scripts you’d like feedback on, as well as each episode’s page count and we’ll get back to you with a discounted quote.

Also, in case you missed it, here’s some information on our TV Script Coverage service for a single episode.

If you still need help, please contact us.

We have a dedicated Synopsis/Treatment Coverage for TV bibles, treatments, synopses and outlines that you can check out here.


Please note: the word count is up to 4000 words. If your work is over this, please contact us before purchasing.

If you have a TV movie script or movie-length TV script that’s 90+ pages long, please purchase the feature version of the service.

For example, rather than purchasing a TV Line Edit on a 130-page TV pilot script, you’d need to go for the Feature Line Edit.

(And remember to add the additional fee for scripts over 125 pages during checkout.)

If you still need help, please contact us.


Margin Notes FAQs

No, if you’d like all grammatical errors and formatting quirks flagged up as well as the Margin Notes, you’d need to purchase a Proofread/Format on top, or for a more in-depth line-by-line edit, a Line Edit.

If you still need help, please contact us.

No. If in addition to your purchased service, such as coverage, Margin Notes, Line Edit, etc. you’d also like feedback on your logline and/or synopsis/treatment, you can purchase that separately using the links below:

If the service you’re interested in says “logline included,” this means your chosen pro will write a logline on your work at the start of the report. (If you include your own logline on the submission form, they’ll use that instead.)

If you still need help, please contact us.


Margin Notes can be thought of as on-the-page “story notes.”

This means the reader gives their feedback on the script’s beats, scenes, characters, the plot, etc. as they read through it.


A Line Edit can be thought of as a “red pen edit.” This means it is a dialogue and description edit only in which the consultant tightens both up by adding strikethroughs and rearranging sentences.

In short, a Line Edit doesn’t include story notes, while Margin Notes don’t include dialogue and description edits.

For more information you can find samples of both services on their respective pages:

If you still need help, please contact us

No, the Script Recommendation (“Development Needed,” “Consider,” “Recommend” overall grade, comes with most coverage services, rather than on-the-page editing/notes services.

Likewise, with the Ratings Grid.

However, you can get both a Ratings Grid and Script Recommendation added to your a Margin Notes, Proofread or Line Edit order by purchasing it separately here.

If you still need help, please contact us.


Proofread or Line Edit FAQs

The main difference is that a Rewrite is a custom-made service, executed by one of our writers to your exact brief. A Line Edit is a predetermined service that focuses solely on tightening up the dialogue and description.

A Rewrite is a more extensive service in which the reader brings their own interpretation to the material. It involves more significant changes on a broader scale. For example, to the story, characters and scenes.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, the service includes a full Proofread/Format as standard. Your chosen pro will flag up all grammatical/spelling errors/typos and formatting anomalies as they perform the Line Edit.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Sure thing. We can definitely help you out with either a Proofread/Format service or Line Edit on your synopsis, treatment, TV bible or outline.

Please contact uscontact us letting us know your document’s word count and we’ll get back to you asap with a quote.

If your script needs a heavier Proofread or Line Edit than usual because English isn’t your first language, we may need to charge extra.

If you think this may be the case, please email us before purchasing at submissions[at]scriptreaderpro[dot]com. Attach the script (or at least 5 pages) and we’ll let you know.

No. If in addition to your purchased service, such as coverage, Margin Notes, Line Edit, etc. you’d also like feedback on your logline and/or synopsis/treatment, you can purchase that separately using the links below:

If the service you’re interested in says “logline included,” this means your chosen pro will write a logline on your work at the start of the report. (If you include your own logline on the submission form, they’ll use that instead.)

If you still need help, please contact us.


Margin Notes can be thought of as on-the-page “story notes.”

This means the reader gives their feedback on the script’s beats, scenes, characters, the plot, etc. as they read through it.


A Line Edit can be thought of as a “red pen edit.” This means it is a dialogue and description edit only in which the consultant tightens both up by adding strikethroughs and rearranging sentences.

In short, a Line Edit doesn’t include story notes, while Margin Notes don’t include dialogue and description edits.

For more information you can find samples of both services on their respective pages:

If you still need help, please contact us

No, the Script Recommendation (“Development Needed,” “Consider,” “Recommend” overall grade, comes with most coverage services, rather than on-the-page editing/notes services.

Likewise, with the Ratings Grid.

However, you can get both a Ratings Grid and Script Recommendation added to your a Margin Notes, Proofread or Line Edit order by purchasing it separately here.

If you still need help, please contact us.

With our Line Edit, Proofread/Formatting services you have three choices regarding edits on the page.

1. Edits on the page. Our Line Edit and Proofread/Formatting services are performed with the edits left in place as standard. This is so you can see where the changes have been made

2. Clean copy (invisible edits). However, if you’d like a clean copy instead (i.e. with the edits removed) you’ll have the chance to let us know during the checkout process.

3. Edits on the page and a clean copy. Alternatively, if you’d like a clean copy as well as the edited version, this will cost extra and you’ll be able to purchase during checkout.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Both a Proofread and Line Edit service are purely editing services. When your chosen pro goes a script checking for grammatical errors or tightening up the action lines, that’s their sole focus, rather than tracking the story, character arcs, theme, etc.

If you’d like feedback on things not related to editing, we recommend adding Margin Notes to your package. This will also give you page-by-page, scene-by-scene notes as well as a full Proofread or Line Edit. You can read more about our Margin Notes service here.

Or, if you still need help, please contact us.


Synopsis/Treatment/TV Bible FAQs

If you’d like to send in a synopsis/TV bible/treatment, etc. and it’s significantly over 4000 words, please contact usemail us quoting the word count and that you’re looking to purchase extra pages for coverage or another service on your story document.

If you still need help, please contact us.

If you have character breakdowns, research notes, photos, videos, etc. you would like your chosen pro to examine too, please send as an attachment to submissions[at]scriptreaderpro[dot]com and we will give you a quote.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Sure thing. We can definitely help you out with either a Proofread/Format service or Line Edit on your synopsis, treatment, TV bible or outline.

Please contact uscontact us letting us know your document’s word count and we’ll get back to you asap with a quote.

We have a dedicated Synopsis/Treatment Coverage for TV bibles, treatments, synopses and outlines that you can check out here.


Please note: the word count is up to 4000 words. If your work is over this, please contact us before purchasing.


Every extra page over 25 is charged at $2 each, which you’ll be able to purchase during checkout.

If you still need help, please contact us.


Concept Analysis FAQs

Our readers are super busy and so, unfortunately, are unable to examine extra materials, such as synopses, TV bibles or character breakdowns for context.

Ideally, your logline should make sense and work as a stand-alone piece when you send it to us, just like in a real-world submission.

If there’s something super important you think the reader should know about the story, however, feel free to let them know on the form during checkout.

Or:

If you have a synopsis, TV bible, treatment or outline and would like your chosen pro to give feedback on too, you can purchase Synopsis/Treatment Coverage here.

For character breakdowns, research notes, photos, videos, etc. please contact uscontact us and we will give you a quote.

As long as your logline is no longer than a paragraph, then it’s totally fine to purchase as normal.

If you’d like coverage on more than a paragraph, like a one-sheet, or short synopsis, please contact uscontact us stating the word count and we’ll make up a customized purchase button.

If you still need help, please contact us.


Screenwriting Mentorship FAQs

First you’ll need to have an Initial Assessment on your script, for which we have two types of turnaround time available:

1. Standard 14 days (approximate). 

This means you will receive an email from us to set up your first call roughly within two weeks. We cannot guarantee a return of your work exactly on Day 14—it could be a day or two later, so hang tight!

2. Rush.

If you order a 3- or 7-Day Rush service, you will hear back from us three or seven days later, starting from the day after purchase.

For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 4 pm on a Monday, Day #1 of the countdown will start on Tuesday as the first full day. So you can expect an email to set up the call no later than midnight Thursday.

Rush orders received after 12 pm PST will be processed the following morning and the turnaround countdown will start from that day.

For example, if you purchase a 3-Day Rush at 6 pm on a Monday, it’ll count as a Tuesday purchase and so Day #1 will be Wednesday and you’ll hear back from us no later than midnight Friday.

(All times are Pacific Standard Time.)

Then, if accepted on a mentorship, your chosen mentor will contact you within 2-5 days.

Out of respect for our pros’ time, we ask that you keep all discussions about your story and requests for feedback to your mentorship sessions only.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, our clients have found success from all corners of the world.

While there are differences between, say, the European film industry and Hollywood, the techniques you’ll learn about how to write a screenplay that’s capable of winning contests, gaining attention, getting sold, etc. are universal.

You’ll be learning from writers who’ve already broken in and can tell you how to apply the same strategies yourself, even if there may be some small differences across various film industries.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Not a problem. Once you’ve signed up you get access to the Screenwriting Mentorship to complete in your own time. If something comes up that takes you away for months or a year, simply shoot us an email when you’re ready and we’ll pick up where you left off.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, we can offer payment in two installments for the 12-week mentorship only. (Not the 6-week mentorship at the moment.)

Please email us if you’d like to set up a 50/50 split pay before purchasing and we’ll set that up for you.

No, the Initial Assessment is simply a page or so of notes on your script to make sure it’s a good fit for the mentorship program.

If it is, you’ll then be free either purchase the mentorship program or not. It’s 100 percent up to you!

Still need help? Please contact us.

Yes, the mentorship is totally flexible. If you reach the end of your mentorship and wish to extend, you’re free to add another six or twelve sessions as desired.

Simply contact us shortly before or after your mentorship expires and we’ll send over a discounted purchase link.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Mentorships are designed for one script/synopsis/treatment only. However, you’re welcome to add another script at any time for a small fee.

Simply contact us using the link below and we’ll send over a purchase link, or give you a quote for multiple scripts/additional material.

If you still need help, please contact us.

The mentorship is totally flexible. You’re free to arrange weekly, bi-weekly or even monthly sessions with your chosen pro.

There is also no set start or end time to the mentorship. It’s up to you to arrange with your pro when you’d like to start and finish.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, you’re welcome to have a writing partner join you on the mentorship. It does require a small, extra one-off payment, though.

Please contact us before purchasing and we’ll send over a customized link.

Yes, if you reach out to us first outlining your project and the kind of mentorship you’re looking for, we’ll see if we can help.

If you’d like to be mentored by one of our pro screenwriters, it’s a simple 3-step process:

1. Purchase an Initial Assessment. This will give you a page or so of feedback on what areas they’d work with you on your script and an outline of their approach to the mentorship. You can get started with that here.

2. Decide on a mentorship. If, after receiving your Initial Assessment, you’d like to go ahead, you can choose whether you’d like a 6-week or 12-week mentorship. (Both mentorships are super flexible re: times of calls and extending once you reach the end.)

3. Have your first mentorship session. Once you’ve purchased either the 6- or 12-week mentorship, your chosen pro will reach out to you via email within a couple of days to set up your first session.

BONUS TIP: Writers subscribed to our email newsletter receive a HUGE discount on all mentorships. You can grab that and also receive free writing and career advice and mini-courses, by signing up here.

Here’s one of our mentors, Scott Parisien, explaining the mentorship process in more detail:


Screenwriting Craft & Formatting FAQs

You can sign up for a free 5-day email mini-course (specific to your screenwriting ability) here.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Here’s a list of our top reading recommendations we believe every screenwriter should read.

If you still need help, please contact us.

If you’re a complete beginner we know things can quickly get overwhelming. But don’t worry, we can definitely help you out.

Here are some resources to help get you started:

If you’ve already written a script and would like one of the professional screenwriters in our team to help you with it, you can book a half-hour or one-hour Consultancy Call.

You can also check out our range of Script Coverage services.

If you need help via email, please contact us.

Yes, on our blog you’ll find a wealth of information on how to write a screenplay, market it and improve as a screenwriter. Here are the blog categories in which we’ve probably got the answer you’re looking for:

How to Write a Screenplay

How to Become a Screenwriter

TV Show Writing

Please check the categories above before contacting us.

While the makers of Final Draft would no doubt love this to be true, it’s most definitely false.

You can write a screenplay using anything you like, but we highly recommend you purchase a program listed here:

Best Screenwriting Software Programs Compared [Paid]

Or if you’re short on cash, here are some great free options:

Best Free Screenwriting Software For Screenwriters

Important: whatever you do, don’t write your script in Microsoft Word. It looks unprofessional and many industry players (including Script Reader Pro) won’t even accept scripts written in Word due to their formatting issues.

If you still need help, please contact us.

We always recommend that aspiring writers purchase a professional screenwriting program if they’re at all serious about the craft. These are our favorite software that you should definitely check out:

Best Screenwriting Software Compared

Alternatively, if you’re unsure if you want to invest in screenwriting or are simply short on cash, there are also some good free options out there:

Best Free Screenwriting Software

What we don’t recommend is writing using a bad free screenwriting software not listed above. Or, worse yet, a non-screenwriting program such as Microsoft Word. Writing in these programs is just a pain in the ass and looks super unprofessional to anyone who reads your script.

If you still need help, please contact us.


Career & Industry FAQs

We can’t market your script for you, but we can show you how to do it for yourself. If you go to our Script Marketing Mentorship page, you’ll find all the info you need to get started.

If you still need help, please contact us.


We’re not a production company and so don’t purchase, produce or in any finance writers’ work of any kind. Our sole aim is to get scripts and writers ready to approach producers, execs and managers.

We do help writers’ prepare to pitch their work in the industry, though, with our Script Marketing Mentorship.

Also, if you want to sell a script we suggest you try gaining representation if you don’t have it already and querying producers. For more information on how to do that, here’s a post on How to Get an Agent and Manager in 10 Steps.

If you still need help, please contact us.


PLEASE NOTE: We’re not interested in guest posts from freelance writers, content creators, or experts in fields other than screenwriting.

But, if you’re involved in the screenwriting industry in some capacity as a writer, filmmaker, manager, exec, studio reader, etc. then here’s the submissions process:

  1. Familiarize yourself with our style by checking out our blog.
  2. Come up with a title and pitch for an article. A brief summary of what you want to write about. As an alternative, we may ask if you’d be interested in writing something on the subject of our choosing.
  3. Don’t send in the whole article just yet. We don’t want you wasting valuable time if we don’t accept it.
  4. Send your short pitch outlining your ideas to submissions[at]scriptreaderpro[dot]com.

We’ll let you know what we think and whether we want you to send in the finished article. If we like it, we will then send you details of how to send in the finished article i.e. info on bio, formatting and embedded links etc.

We ask that all guest posts be at least 800 words and exclusive to Script Reader Pro. We may edit the content as required.

If you still need help, please contact us.

We’re not looking for readers right now but if you have professional screenwriting credits, please send in a resume and a sample script coverage to submissions[at] scriptreaderpro[dot]com and we’ll be in touch when something turns up.

Please note: we do not take anyone on without professional writing credits. Which means of movies/TV shows NOT short films.

If you’re looking for script reading work in general, we recommend getting together the following:

  • A great query letter
  • At least two coverage samples
  • A resume focusing on your writing/consulting
  • Then, contact all the companies who you think may need readers, such as script consultancies, production companies, agents, etc. (IMDb Pro is great for this.)
  • You should also read I Could’ve Written A Better Movie Than That by Derek Rydall (affiliate link.)

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, we always recommend writers copyright their work with either WGA West or the
US Copyright Office before sending it out anywhere.

Here’s a blog post from an entertainment lawyer we work with that you may find helpful:

How to Copyright a Script the Smart Way and Avoid 5 Legal Pitfalls

If you’d like one of the professional screenwriters in our team help you with your script, check out our range of script coverage services.

If you still need help, please contact us.

There best route is to try and get a manager first as they’re more about making connections than agents who are there when you want to sign a deal.

We have a few blog posts on the subject that will tell you all you need to know:

Screenwriting Managers List

How To Get A Screenwriting Agent: The Ultimate Guide

How To Sell A Screenplay

We may be able to hook you up with an agent, manager or producer, but you have to have received a “Recommend” rating from one of our script coverage services. If so, we may ask if you’d like us to pass your screenplay on to the reader’s contacts (as long as it’s also a good fit.)

If you still need help, please contact us.


Course & Books FAQs

There is no course location as it’s downloadable, right to your laptop/desktop. All you need is an internet connection and you’re good to go—from anywhere in the world.

If you still need help, please contact us.


The course doesn’t have a start date. You can simply download the course and work at your own pace.

If you still need help, please contact us.

No, there’s no certificate, award or diploma at the end.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Nothing other than a computer, internet access, email account and a notepad!

If you still need help, please contact us.

If you have any questions about the concepts or exercises in the course, feel free to contact us using the link below.


Please note: The course does not come with free coverage on your work as you progress through the modules, or general career coaching on how to become a writer.

For that, we recommend checking out our Screenwriting Mentorship.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The course is designed to be the fastest way to build a solid foundation to your screenwriting craft, no matter what stage in the process you’re at. If you’re just starting out there’s a good chance you’re in the “where the hell do I start” phase.

Don’t worry, we know exactly how this feels as most screenwriting advice out there tends to be overly complicated, theoretical, and focused on passively thinking about writing rather than actively doing exercises that improve a writer’s craft.

So we know how incredibly frustrating it can be and that’s why we created this screenwriting course, so that both experienced and newbie screenwriters can gain the help they need to succeed.

If you still need help, please contact us.

The course is especially useful for those screenwriters who are just starting out, or have been writing for a while but haven’t made the progress they’d have liked.

That said, even if you’ve been writing for years, the screenwriting course can help you stay motivated and open up fresh perspectives you’ve maybe not thought about.

Our team know all the proven strategies, hands-on tactics and little-known screenwriting hacks that usually take years to develop, and they’re ready to pass them on to you, no matter what your experience level.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Yes, the course will help you. Our clients have found success from all corners of the world.

While there are differences between, say, the European film industry and Hollywood, the techniques you’ll learn about how to write a screenplay that’s capable of winning contests, gaining attention, getting sold, etc. are universal.

You’ll be learning from writers who’ve already broken in and can tell you how to apply the same strategies yourself, even if there may be some differences across various film industries.

What matters most is writing a great screenplay. Getting the right people to read it is the easy part.

If you still need help, please contact us.

Absolutely. If you feel you already know everything we have to say, or it isn’t for you, we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

If you still need help, please contact us.

 
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